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A 15-year-old female asked:

problems falling asleep: in someone else's house, i can fall asleep in 5-10 min. in my own bed, it takes up to an hour. (no meds please.) suggestions?

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Dr. Karen Dantin answered

Family Medicine 37 years experience

Magnesium : Consider 250-500 mg of magnesium. It has been known to help primate sleep.

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